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P263 NOA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,810 mi
Last recorded99,810 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 NOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 99,810 miles

Fuel pipe perished / cracked

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres perished - No cords exposed

side running steps corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 99,810 miles

Fuel pipe perished / cracked

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres perished - No cords exposed

side running steps corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 96,799 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

general underside corrosion

oil leak(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,735 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2012 89,665 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all wipers split

ball joint(s) duct cover(s) deteriortated but preventing ingress of dirt

exhaust system deteriorated

general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 86,825 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 98,140 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 12 Mar 2010 98,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Mar 2009 92,512 miles

slight play in steering front screen chipped both front outer indicator lenses missing oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 88,482 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 83,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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P263 NOA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P263 NOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P263 NOA registered?

P263 NOA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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